CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Brain, Emotion, & Sleep in Teens: The BEST Study – Ages 14-17

Are you the parent of a teen ages 14-17 who is enrolled in high school? If so, you and your teen may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about how sleep impacts teenagers’ moods. Some teens may also be asked to take part in an optional study following the initial part of the study. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   14 - 17

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  6-10 hours
VISITS:  2-3 visits

Location LOCATION: 

The Mood & Brain Lab, Loeffler Building in Oakland

Adolescent Attention to Emotion Study - Girls Ages 13-15 and their Mothers

Are you the biological mother of a teen girl aged 13-15? If so, you and your daughter may be eligible to participate in a research study to help learn more about how girls pay attention to emotional information and how this is related to their risk for developing emotional disorders. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   13 - 15

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Female

Duration DURATION:  3-4 hours per visit
VISITS:  3-4 (evening hours available)
Location LOCATION: 

Oxford Building & Sennott Square – Oakland

EASE Study: Managing Emotions for Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Are you the parent of a child 12-17 years of age who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? If so, you and your child may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if a new program called Emotion Awareness and Skills Enhancement (EASE) can help teens with ASD manage their emotions. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   12 - 17

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  About 6 months
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION: 

Webster Hall - Oakland


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Child Development